The crash snarled traffic for a fair amount of time Thursday afternoon from Morse Avenue where the crash occurred all the way down to hill where Route 23 crosses over Interstate 287.

According to those on the scene, the June 30 accident involved a dual cab pickup truck occupied by three people.

The truck was stopped at traffic light on Route 23 North when it was struck in the rear by the driver of a small SUV.

The pickup truck settled in the southbound lane after being hit on the right rear side and the SUV was damaged on its left front and rear door.

The driver of SUV had to be extricated from the vehicle by members of the Butler Fire Department. The SUV's driver was transported by paramedics to Morristown Memorial Hospital. The driver of the pickup, a grandfather with his two grandchildren, was taken to Chilton Hospital in Pompton Plains.

Neither of his grandchildren were hurt, those on the scene told Suburban Trends. Traffic heading northbound as of 3:30 p.m. was still heavy.